We hope you have enjoyed exploring the agencies and programs described in the ballot materials sent to you last month and the new ballot and research information we've provided on our website (CLICK HERE) to help you make your ballot decisions. As you know, the agencies that receive the most votes will receive grants totaling $565,000 - so your vote is important!

Past Women's Fund grants have fed the hungry, housed the homeless, provided education and health care to children and families and so much more. Your contributions have helped change lives in our community. Please continue to make a difference in the lives of local women, children and families by directing where our grants should be awarded.

Your completed ballot must be at the Santa Barbara Foundation by 5 pm on Friday, April 8 for your vote to count. As a reminder, you can return your ballot any of four ways:

In person or by mail: SB Foundation, 1111 Chapala, Suite 200, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
By fax: 805-966-2345 - attention Amanda Kastelic
By e-mail: womensfund@sbfoundation.org -- IMPORTANT: Include your ballot control number in your e-mail and please type "BALLOT" on your e-mail subject line.

And watch your mail for your invitation to the Presentation of Funds Luncheon at noon on Monday, May 2 at the Doubletree. Members who contributed $250 or more during 2010 will receive a luncheon invitation, but seating is limited so RSVP soon when your invitation arrives.